September 3, 2026

Conclave is less than two weeks away, and now is the time to plan your educational experience. These five sessions deliver critical industry updates on everything from changing consumer demand and diamond merchandising to tariffs, compliance, and growth strategies. The New Diamond Horizon: Merchandising & Profit in a K-Shaped WorldGaurav Khandelwal, Union Gems Tuesday, September 15, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. ET The diamond category is undergoing dramatic changes. Structural changes upstream include Anglo American’s plan to sell De Beers, alongside continued lab-grown diamond demand. In this session, we’ll translate market shifts into practical decisions AGS retailers can implement immediately: What to

How Jewelers Mutual, SCAD, and AGS Members Can Help Secure the Next Generation of Talent By Katherine Bodoh, RJ If there is one issue I believe will shape the future of our industry over the next five to ten years, it is succession planning and talent development. Many American Gem Society (AGS) members are facing the same challenge: finding and developing skilled bench jewelers. At the same time, seasoned craftspeople are retiring, and fewer young people are entering the profession. That is why AGS believes this work is so important. Creating pathways for the next generation of bench jewelers is

Coming to Conclave: the ASSURE Expo of Diamond Verification Instruments (DVIs). Think of it as a petting zoo for gem nerds. Where else can you get up close with a variety of DVIs, put them through their paces, and speak directly with the experts who know them best? Presented by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA), the expo features a broad range of diamond screening solutions, including pen-style testers, desktop units, and fully automated melee screening systems. Devices from De Beers, Gemlogis, GemTrue, GIA, JTR, and Yehuda will be represented. Attendees

By Jewelers Mutual® Group Jewelry shop robberies aren’t reserved for Hollywood heist movies. They happen in real life all over the world more often than you might think. In fact, industry data suggests that jewelry store robberies occur every single day across the United States, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in losses. If something like this happens in your jewelry store, it is important to keep calm and follow a specific roadmap to ensure your business stays protected. By executing a solid recovery plan, you can help minimize the long-term damage and get your doors back open sooner.